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1.1. Precautions for using R32 refrigerant
The basic installation work procedures are the same as conventional refrigerant (R410A,
R22) models.
However, pay careful attention to the following points:
Since the working pressure is 1.6 times higher than that of refrigerant R22 models,
some of the piping and installation and service tools are special. (Refer to
“2.1. Installation tools”.)
Especially, when replacing a refrigerant R22 model with a new refrigerant R32 model,
always replace the conventional piping and flare nuts with the R32 and R410A piping and
are nuts on the outdoor unit side.
For R32 and R410A, the same are nut on the outdoor unit side and pipe can be used.
Models that use refrigerant R32 and R410A have a dierent charging port thread diam-
eter to prevent erroneous charging with refrigerant R22 and for safety. Therefore, check
beforehand. [The charging port thread diameter for R32 and R410A is 1/2-20 UNF.]
Be more careful than R22 so that foreign matter (oil, water, etc.) does not enter the
piping. Also, when storing the piping, securely seal the opening by pinching, taping, etc.
(Handling of R32 is similar to R410A.)
When charging the refrigerant, take into account the slight change in the composition of
the gas and liquid phases. And always charge from the liquid phase where refrigerant
composition is stable.
This manual includes requirements of clauses according to Table DD.1 (Installation,
Maintenance and repair, Decommissioning)
WARNING
Auxiliary devices which may be a potential ignition source shall not be installed in the
duct work.
Examples of such potential ignition sources are hot surfaces with a temperature ex-
ceeding 700°C and electric switching devices.
The appliance shall not be installed in an unventilated space, if that space is smaller
than minimum installation area.
When reading the table below, refer to the large value of the refrigerant lling range for
the oor area.
Total refrigerant amount [kg] Minimum installation area [m
2
]
≤1.842 -
1.843 4.45
2.000 4.83
2.200 5.31
2.400 5.80
2.600 57.54
2.800 66.73
3.000 76.60
3.200 87.16
3.400 98.39
3.600 110.31
3.800 122.90
4.000 136.18
4.200 150.14
4.400 164.77
4.600 180.09
4.800 196.09
5.000 212.78
(IEC 60335-2-40: 2018)
CAUTION
1 General
1-1 Installation
• That the installation of pipe-work shall be kept to a minimum.
• Install the connection pipe to avoid damage, and protect it with covers as needed.
• This product uses low ammability refrigerant. Comply with the applicable national
regulation regarding the gases.
• That are connections shall be accessible for maintenance purposes.
1-2 Unventilated areas
• When installing this product to an unventilated area, pay attention to prevent re
and explosion caused by the stagnated gas in case of refrigerant leakage. (For
products which contain more than 1.842 kg refrigerant.)
• The appliance shall be stored so as to prevent mechanical damage from occurring.
1-3 Qualication of workers
• As this product uses ammable refrigerant, its installation, repair, maintenance,
removal, and deposition must be performed by dedicated service personnel who
completed trainings and obtained relevant certicates provided by the domestic
training facilities or manufactures certied for obtaining relevant national certicate
stipulated by the applicable law.
2 Information on servicing
(Checks to the area)
• Prior to beginning work on systems containing ammable refrigerants, safety
checks are necessary to ensure that the risk of ignition is minimized.
• For repair to the refrigerating system, 2-1 to 2-5 shall be completed prior to conduct-
ing work on the system.
CAUTION
2-1 Work procedure
• Work shall be undertaken under a controlled procedure so as to minimize the risk of
a ammable gas or vapor being present while the work is being performed.
2-2 General work area
• All maintenance sta and others working in the local area shall be instructed on the
nature of work being carried out.
• Work in conned spaces shall be avoided.
2-3 Checking for presence of refrigerant
• The area shall be checked with an appropriate refrigerant detector prior to and
during work, to ensure the technician is aware of potentially toxic or ammable
atmospheres.
• Ensure that the leak detection equipment being used is suitable for use with all ap-
plicable refrigerants, i.e. non-sparking, adequately sealed or intrinsically safe.
2-4 Presence of re extinguisher
• If any hot work is to be conducted on the refrigerating equipment or any associated
parts, appropriate re extinguishing equipment shall be available to hand.
• Have a dry powder or CO
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re extinguisher adjacent to the charging area.
2-5 No ignition sources
• No person carrying out work in relation to a refrigerating system which involves
exposing any pipe work shall use any sources of ignition in such a manner that it
may lead to the risk of re or explosion.
• All possible ignition sources, including cigarette smoking, should be kept suciently
far away from the site of installation, repairing, removing and disposal, during which
refrigerant can possibly be released to the surrounding space. Prior to work taking
place, the area around the equipment is to be surveyed to make sure that there are
no ammable hazards or ignition risks. “No Smoking” signs shall be displayed.
2-6 Ventilated area
• Ensure that the area is in the open or that it is adequately ventilated before breaking
into the system or conducting any hot work.
• A degree of ventilation shall continue during the period that the work is carried out.
• The ventilation should safely disperse any released refrigerant and preferably expel
it externally into the atmosphere.
2-7 Checks to the refrigerating equipment
• Where electrical components are being changed, they shall be t for the purpose
and to the correct specication.
• At all times the manufacturer’s maintenance and service guidelines shall be
followed. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer’s technical department for assistance.
• The following checks shall be applied to installations using ammable refrigerants :
- the actual refrigerant charge is in accordance with the room size within which the
refrigerant containing parts are installed;
- the ventilation machinery and outlets are operating adequately and are not
obstructed;
- if an indirect refrigerating circuit is being used, the secondary circuit shall be
checked for the presence of refrigerant;
- marking to the equipment continues to be visible and legible. Markings and signs
that are illegible shall be corrected;
- refrigerating pipe or components are installed in a position where they are unlikely
to be exposed to any substance which may corrode refrigerant containing compo-
nents, unless the components are constructed of materials which are inherently
resistant to being corroded or are suitably protected against being so corroded.
2-8 Checks to electrical devices
• Repair and maintenance to electrical components shall include initial safety checks
and component inspection procedures.
• If a fault exists that could compromise safety, then no electrical supply shall be con-
nected to the circuit until it is satisfactorily dealt with.
• If the fault cannot be corrected immediately but it is necessary to continue opera-
tion, an adequate temporary solution shall be used.
• This shall be reported to the owner of the equipment so all parties are advised.
• Initial safety checks shall include:
- that capacitors are discharged: this shall be done in a safe manner to avoid pos-
sibility of sparking;
- that no live electrical components and wiring are exposed while charging, recov-
ering or purging the system;
- that there is continuity of earth bonding.
3 Repairs to sealed components
• During repairs to sealed components, all electrical supplies shall be disconnected
from the equipment being worked upon prior to any removal of sealed covers, etc.
• If it is absolutely necessary to have an electrical supply to equipment during servic-
ing, then a permanently operating form of leak detection shall be located at the most
critical point to warn of a potentially hazardous situation.
• Particular attention shall be paid to the following to ensure that by working on elec-
trical components, the casing is not altered in such a way that the level of protection
is aected. This shall include damage to cables, excessive number of connections,
terminals not made to original specication, damage to seals, incorrect tting of
glands, etc.
• Ensure that the apparatus is mounted securely.
• Ensure that seals or sealing materials have not degraded to the point that they
no longer serve the purpose of preventing the ingress of ammable atmospheres.
Replacement parts shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s specications.
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